Postcode NW1 8DH is located in a major urban area, within the Haverstock ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Chalk Farm area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Talacre Town Green.
Chalk Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Chalk Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chalk Farm is £68,767 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from NW1 8DH.
Chalk Farm near NW1 8DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kentish Town West located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Kentish Town West | Overground | Walking directions to Kentish Town West |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Chalk Farm | Northern | Walking directions to Chalk Farm |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Camden Town | Northern | Walking directions to Camden Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Talacre Town Green | Small | Walking directions to Talacre Town Green |
| 0.1 mi | Castlehaven Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Castlehaven Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | St. Martin's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Martin's Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) in Haverstock area, with individual transactions ranging from £226,185 up to £5,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £4,525,000 | £1,868 |
| Terraced | 12 | £1,214,000 | £1,075 |
| Flats | 56 | £577,500 | £817 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £605,000 | £2,995,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2017 | £550,000 | £3,899,000 | £1,200,000 |
| 2018 | £535,000 | £2,760,000 | £1,380,000 |
| 2019 | £587,500 | £3,050,000 | £1,211,250 |
| 2020 | £502,500 | £1,570,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2021 | £555,500 | £4,550,000 | £1,462,944 |
| 2022 | £605,000 | £4,150,000 | £1,692,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £4,000,000 | £1,412,500 |
| 2024 | £655,000 | £2,337,500 | £1,400,000 |
| 2025 | £567,500 | £5,000,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 | — | £800,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £942 | £1,248 | £891 |
| 2017 | £917 | £1,425 | £1,171 |
| 2018 | £784 | £1,110 | £1,008 |
| 2019 | £863 | £1,613 | £879 |
| 2020 | £901 | £1,402 | £1,031 |
| 2021 | £851 | £1,361 | £1,028 |
| 2022 | £832 | £1,998 | £1,100 |
| 2023 | £908 | £1,791 | £1,065 |
| 2024 | £929 | £995 | £1,111 |
| 2025 | £842 | £1,559 | £1,106 |
| 2026 | £776 | — | £1,077 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 8DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 15, Harmood Grove, London, NW1 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 17, Harmood Grove, London, NW1 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 11, Harmood Grove, London, NW1 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £639,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 24, Harmood Grove, London, NW1 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 30, Harmood Street, London, NW1 8DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,865,000 |
In the NW1 8DH postcode area, located within Chalk Farm, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 8DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shopoint | 52 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Shopoint |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Camden, NW1 8AN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Rodi's Supermarket | Castlehaven Road, London, NW1 8PL | Walking directions to Rodi's Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Harmood Street, Camden, NW5 3LT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 8DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kemi Atolagbe
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Nasrine Kahina Djemai
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Claire Filer
Haverstock - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 8DH records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW1 8DH in Chalk Farm is £620,000 (about £857 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 8DH, including Harmood School (Good), Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 (Good) and Hawley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 8DH is Kentish Town West in TfL zone 2, about 344 m away, serving the Overground line.
NW1 8DH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 8DH is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kemi Atolagbe (Labour Party), Nasrine Kahina Djemai (Labour Party) and Rebecca Claire Filer (Labour Party).